Making sweet and sour sauce
In this lesson, Chef Meilan Kao shows you how to create a perfectly balanced sweet and sour sauce from scratch.
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Lesson details
A great sauce can take your dim sum to the next level. This bright, tangy sweet and sour sauce is the perfect match for fried wontons and other crispy bites.
In this online lesson, Chef Meilan Kao walks you through a simple method to make a balanced, glossy sauce using pantry staples.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Making sweet and sour sauce
- How to balance acidity, sweetness, and spice
- How to thicken sauce using starch without making it sticky
- Tips for adjusting consistency to suit different dim sum
- Storage and reheating tips for kitchen service
Instructor

Meilan Kao is a third-generation dim sum chef and creative culinary director of the globally loved Royal China restaurants. Born into a family that helped introduce Cantonese cuisine to London, Meilan has made it her mission to honor tradition while...
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